Travel Reference
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DON'T MISS
KITZSTEINHORN GLACIER
Winter or summer, the 3029m
Kitzsteinhorn Glacier
(
www.kitzsteinhorn.at
)
is one of Zell am See's must-do
attractions, with enough snow for skiing and boarding 10 months of the year. A cable car whizzes up to top-sta-
tion
Gipfelwelt 3000
, where two viewpoint platforms command phenomenal alpine views deep into the Hohe
Tauern National Park - look out for the distinctive profile of Grossglockner. From mid-May to mid-September
there are free guided tours at 10.30am and 1pm. In summer you can hike the glacier trail, check out the
Ice
Arena
's deckchair-clad snow beach and slides, and buff up on local geology at the
Nationalpark Gallery
,
which has some pretty impressive Hohe Tauern crystals on show. For free-riders, a 12km trail descends to the
valley. A Kitzsteinhorn day ticket costs €35/17 for adults/children for those without a guest card in summer.
For the chill factor in winter, check out the
Ice Camp
with its spectacularly lit igloo bar, lounge and sundeck
- perfect for cocktail sipping and listening to mellow beats after a hard day on the slopes.
Drinking
Zell am See's nightlife gathers momentum in winter when skiers descend on the town
and many restaurants and bars double as après-ski haunts.
Grand Café
CAFE
(Esplanade 4; noon-6pm)
You don't have to stay in the belle-époque finery of Grand Hotel
Zell am See to appreciate the dreamy lake and mountain views from its tree-shaded cafe
terrace. Watch ducks and boats glide by over coffee with homemade cake and live piano
music.
Seegasse
(Seegasse 10; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9am-8pm Sun; )
With a pavement terrace, this sleek cafe is a
relaxed spot for proper gelato or an espresso with a slice of homemade carrot cake.
CAFE
Insider
BAR
(Kreuzgasse 1; 4pm-late)
Join the cocktail sippers for a daiquiri or Cuba libre at this upbeat,
backlit lounge bar, which has occasional live music and DJ nights.
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